Principal Electrical Engineer
ALTEN Technology USA · Mukilteo, Washington, United States
Posted 27 days ago · $150,000-170,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 27 days ALTEN Technology USA's roles stay open a median of 42 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 60% of ALTEN Technology USA's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at ALTEN Technology USA
- low 0 stale, 13 reposted of 194 open
- Hiring momentum
- 289 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from ALTEN Technology USA's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for ALTEN Technology USA.
About this role
As a Principal Electrical Engineer at ALTEN Technology USA, you will lead and mentor a team of electrical engineers, overseeing the technical aspects of electrical designs and managing program execution. Your role will involve evaluating risks, generating robust designs, and supporting the testing and validation of electrical components. Additionally, you will assist in establishing engineering standards and provide technical support to customers while participating in business development activities.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of ALTEN Technology USA as an employer.
What you need
- B.S. or M.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field
- Typically possesses 8+ years technical experience plus 1 year of management experience
- Detailed knowledge of military specifications and industry standards including IPC
- Demonstrated ability to manage and lead program technical execution
- Substantial experience with mixed-signal circuit design utilizing discrete components and simulation
- Ability to provide creativity while solving complex problems without known solutions
Worth weighing
- Salary range is specified as $150,000-170,000, but actual salary depends on various factors.
- Position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance, which may limit candidate pool.
- As a federal contractor, the role includes a drug screening requirement as a condition of hire.
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Listed by ALTEN Technology USA on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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